Scandinavian Modern Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Birch. Completely restored. Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the domus chair originally in 1946 as a part of student residence Domus ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Nordiska Kompaniet Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful side chairs made by Nordiska Kompaniet, the Swedish manufacturer known for producing the designs by Axel Einar Hjorth. Nordiska Kompaniet also produced furniture designed b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke. The chair is organically shaped feat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH24 Pour Carl Hansen, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs model CH24 in oak and Danish rope, designed by Hans Wegner in 1950 for Carl Hansen and those produced in 1973. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" has been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Helge Sibast Model 430 Dining Chairs Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic large set of 12 dining chairs model 430 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These elegant dining chairs are made of solid rosewood, and they are newly...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light Smoked Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 024
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Folke Ohlsson for Dux of Sweden Teak Scissor Chairs, A Pair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Pair of Folke Ohlsson designed scissor chairs for Dux of Sweden. Solid teak construction with very clean original oiled finish. Ergonomically slatted back contour and tapered legs. G...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03
Wood types available: natura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Johannes Andersen Set of Six 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of six dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This set of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes And...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Egyptian Armchair in Wood and Leather, by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Egyptian armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
Design critics have described Finn Juhl’s Egyptian chair as a miraculou...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ole Wanscher Pair of 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, St. Heddinge, pair of dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34, mahogany, blue upholstery, Denmark, 1960s.
These classic dining chairs are designed by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe by Verner Panton with Dark Brown Leather
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful and comfortable Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Lounge Deluxe manufactured by VerPan International in Denmark. Covered in its original, soft dark chocolate brown leather with de...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Set of Six Chairs Solid Beechwood by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of six very sculptural dining room chairs in beeche wood by Swedish architect and designer Rainer Daumiller, manufactured by Hirtshalls Sawmills.
The beech variant is...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Vintage Danish Chairs in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Chairs in Oak and Bouclé by Henning Kjærnulf 1960s. Set of 6.
Set of six Danish Modern dining chairs designed by wellknown Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by EG Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s.
Henning Kjærnulf is also known for the design of the Razor blade chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight dining chairs, oak, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
This set of chairs is designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). The shape of the lines are str...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Postmodern Plywood Stacking Chairs with Bended Steel Back Legs for Ikea, 1990s
By Ikea
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, NL
These vintage postmodern chairs were designed for Ikea in the 1990s. Undeniably the designer must have been inspired by the Ligne Roset RIO dining chairs...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
High Childs Chair "Peggy" by Karin Mobring for Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By Ikea
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Ikea childs high chair designed by Karin Mobring in 1959, model "Peggy". Original red color in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Swedish chair set
Located in Roncadelle, BS
4 vintage wooden chairs model Pinnstolar.
Lightweight, Nordic-style chairs made of painted wood. Consisting of a shaped backrest formed by 7 vertical stems that echo the conical s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kristian Vedel Black Leather Side Accent Chairs "Modus"
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely stunning Modus Danish 1960s Side Chair by Kristian Vedel. We have two available, sold individually here. We also have two Arm chairs available, sold separately. They make ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Three Vintage Danish Teak Bar Stools by Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of three counter bar stools designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen for Brande Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Features a sculptural solid teak frame including a backrest and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Ejvind A. Johansson J67 Dining Chairs for FBD
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs, model J67 by designer Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, made in smoked oak.
The chair was designed in 1957, this set was produced in the early 196...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner CH 36 Dining Chairs in Oak, Set of 4
Located in Balen, BE
A beautiful set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner, model CH36 in soap treated oak. All the chairs have brand new papercord so they can be used for many more years to come....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Set of 2 available. Listed price is for a single.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Swedish Wooden Chairs
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Set of 3 original vintage Scandinavian chairs in white painted wood.
These lightweight, shabby-flavored chairs are distinguished by their rounded-shaped backs.
Use them for the tab...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark 1970s, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original wool upholstery named Dragør from Danish Art Weaving. This was the most popular option when the chairs was produc...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set Frank Gehry Cross Check Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A set of Frank Gehry original Cross Check chairs with interwoven maple strips make these not only a very beautiful addition but are structurally sound and the backs flex for addition...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Four Stools in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1980s
By P.P. Møbler 1, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four stools in oak. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by P.P. Møbler in the 1980s.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Artfurn, Denmark
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six teak dining chairs by Artfurn company of Denmark with sculptual v-shaped frames.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Carl-Hansen & Son, Aarup CH24 Ebonized Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Hansen & Son, Aarup set of four Danish rush seat ebonized "CH24" chairs or "soft black Wishbone Chair," raised on tapered legs, having natural cord caning seat, signed "Made in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Wabi Sabi, A Pair of Sculptural Hand Carved Organic Stump Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning pair of sculptural hand-carved stump chairs, made in the early 20th century. The pair embodies the raw and organic aesthetic of the wabi-sabi style. These chairs are truly...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Safari Chair « Diana » by Karin Mobring
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Karin Mobring
Safari chair « Diana »
1970
Leather, linen, Pine
70 x 63 x 60 cm
The frame is made in wood and upholdery is made in Swedish ecru linen.
These Safari chairs ar...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
Four Birch Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression and grain of the wood. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Kaare Klint Pair of "Church Chairs" for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Kirkestol” or “Church Chair” was originally designed by Danish Pioneer, Kaare Klint in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Several versions of the chair were produced, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Niels Jorgen Haugesen for Tranekaer String Chair, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Group of four Danish Modern Niels Jorgen Haugesen (Danish, 1936-2013) for Tranekaer cherry wood string armchairs with tan vegan leather upholstered seat, maker's labels to underside....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, String, Cherry
Birch Danish Arm Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, organic and natural arm chair in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a round seating and attention for the natural expression and grain of the wood. This c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Chairs Attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 'Swedish Grace' chairs attributed to Carl Bergsten, Sweden, 1920s. Veneered with mahogany and jacaranda with intarsia decoration on the back. Newly upholstered with brown fa...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. All chairs were taken apart, cleaned, and Danish oiled and reassembled. The fabric and frames are in lovely condition, and they have no outstanding flaws that we have detected. Appropriate wear considering age. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century.
WOW!!! What a wonderful quartet of quintessential Scandinavian Modern magnificence!! This is a set of four fabulous teak dining chairs by Sun Furniture comprised of marvelous straight & sturdy teak frames with stretchers on both sides and backs & two-toned oatmeal tweed upholstered back rests and seats. They are gorgeous and whether at a dining table, game table, or at the breakfast nook, this set of four dining chairs will be magnificent around any table you choose; however, you may want to consider our listings for matching dining tables just in case!! We have several listed here that would be beautiful hosting this set! These chairs have clean lines, superb quality, and bear a timeless Scandinavian Modern design that you are sure to love for years to come.
Sun Cabinet...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s
This remarkable chair is designed by Danish designer Jacob Kielland-Brandt in the 1960s. It has a strong expression...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric, Denmark, design 1952
Hans Wegner's chair exemplifies a solid construction, despite i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of twelve dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Henning Kjærnulf Four Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf four dining chairs, new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Frame of solid teak.
Model 59, made by Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
PIA Chair by Poul Cadovius, Walnut
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
PIA chair
Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat
Dimensions: H 75 x 49 x 48 cm (seat height 45cm)
Wood:
– Oak
– Smoked oak
– Black lacquered oak
– Walnut
Paper cordel:
– Natural
– Black (Contact us)
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The Pia chair signed by DK3 was imagined and designed by the famous designer Poul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish Chairs in Pine by R. Daumiller for Hirtshals Savaerk, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
These solid pine wood chairs are designed by the Dane Rainer Daumiller. Hirtshals Savaerk or Hirtshals Sawmill produced them in Denmark in the seventies. These 4 robust chairs are in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch MK16 Folding Chair in Beech Wood and Canvas for Rud Rasmussen, DK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful made Folding Chairs (model MK16) designed by Mogens Koch in the early thirties. These examples are manufactured by Rud Rasmussen and features a beech wood frame with brass ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of iconic chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, often called the “kurulstol” or kurul chair. The Curule seat is a foldable and portable chair with curved legs, the roots of which go back to ancient Rome, where, apart from everyday uses, it was a symbol of political and military power.
This pair of armchairs combines a traditional kurul design with a modern twist thanks to the combination of curved legs with an upholstered seat and backrest.
The oak armchair frames are carved in a unique way, showing the skills of the designer and cabinetmaker who made these beautiful wooden frames.
The stable appearance and organic character enhanced by the expressive graining of beautiful oak, from which the wooden elements of these chairs are made, are emphasized by high-quality sheepskins, which were used for upholstery.
Kjærnulf’s designs are easy to spot in a crowd thanks to his originality, making his designs such as the razor chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Henning Kjærnulf Four Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henning Kjærnulf four dining chairs, new upholstered with tan aniline leather.
Frame of solid teak.
Made by Korup Stolefabrik.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Cannes Chair Made with Oak, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cannes collection fulfils the purpose of presenting pieces that provide unequalled comfort in addition to their distinctive aesthetics. The finishing materials are of the highest...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Textile
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair.
Designed by Hans Wegner
Name - Sawbuck chair
Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 195...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair five star base in aluminum. Turnable and with wheels
New upholstered with mokka aniline leather
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Original designed for the Ox...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Sven Markelius 'Orchestra' Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of six stacking chairs in birch designed by the Swedish architect Sven Markelius.
Manufactured by Bodafors for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932.
A landmark of Swedish archi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Chair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1947, this fully restored Hans Wegner peacock chair features Windsor chair styling and characteristic attention to detail. The solid oak and teak frame has a high, arched...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Pair of Vintage Safari Chairs
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Original Scandinavian metal and fabric chairs.
These lightweight, modern chairs consist of a black metal base on which the fabric that serves as the seat rests.
Ideal for both in...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, and Norr11. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $89,179 while the average work can sell for $3,208.
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Ornately Carved Chairs
Red Patterned Chair
Mid Century Wood Square Chairs